Valparaiso Beacons Gear Up for First Road Test of 2026 Season
The Beacons aim to end a five‑year road winless streak with a victory over an MVFC opponent, building on a dominant season opener.
Sep 8, 2026
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Valparaiso Beacons Prepare for 2026 Season Opener
The Beacons open their 2026 campaign at home against Lawrence Tech, aiming to build on a historic 2025 turnaround and a revamped roster under second‑year head coach Andy Waddle.
Aug 25, 2026
Football Captain Registers as Bone‑Marrow Donor to Aid Child in Paris
Valparaiso football captain Mark Johnson has joined the National Marrow Donor Program Registry to help a five‑year‑old boy in Paris, inspired by his coach’s annual appeal and his wife’s own life‑saving transplant experience.
Aug 24, 2026
Marietta College Football Team Helps Restore Oak Grove Cemetery After Storm
A collaborative effort between Marietta College athletes, local volunteers and longtime resident Roger Kalter revived a historic cemetery’s infrastructure after recent rainstorms.
Aug 21, 2026
Valparaiso Announces 2026 Football Team Captains
The university revealed its three captains, highlighting their on‑field achievements and community impact as the team prepares for its season opener.
Aug 8, 2026
Valparaiso Beacons Gear Up for Fall Camp with High Hopes
The Valparaiso University football program begins fall camp, with Coach Andy Waddle highlighting unity and potential. Key players Nic Lendino, Rowan Keefe and Mark Johnson share optimism, while the squad prepares to host Lawrence Tech on Aug. 29 at Brown Field.
Jul 27, 2026
Valparaiso Captain’s Bone Marrow Gift Transcends the Field
Mark Johnson, a senior football captain at Valparaiso University, donated bone marrow to a five‑year‑old boy in Paris, inspired by his coach Andy Waddle and his wife Kerry Jean's story. The act, supported by his internship manager and rooted in years of community service, reshaped his outlook on leadership and sparked a wave of charitable activity across campus and beyond.
Jul 23, 2026